ABSTRACT
Idiopathic hypercalciuria increases the risk of urinary stones and osteoporosis. The aim of this review is to delineate our current understanding of idiopathic hypercalciuria in the context of bone health, specifically its definition, causes, epidemiology, laboratory evaluation, and potential treatments.
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- Laura E. Ryan, MD⇑
- Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
- ADDRESS:
Laura E. Ryan, MD, Center for Women’s Health, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, The Ohio State University, 5115B, 1800 Zollinger Road, Columbus, OH 43221; laura.ryan{at}osumc.edu
- Steven W. Ing, MD, MScE
ABSTRACT
Idiopathic hypercalciuria increases the risk of urinary stones and osteoporosis. The aim of this review is to delineate our current understanding of idiopathic hypercalciuria in the context of bone health, specifically its definition, causes, epidemiology, laboratory evaluation, and potential treatments.
- Copyright © 2018 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.